Ryan Longwell
American football placekicker
Ryan Longwell played as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. Longwell was selected in the 1997 NFL Draft and began his professional career with the Packers, where he won Super Bowl XXXI. Longwell later played for the Vikings, becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer. He is recognized for his consistent performance and accuracy throughout his career, becoming one of the league's most effective kickers in history.
Winning Super Bowl XXXI with the Packers
Becoming the Vikings' all-time leading scorer
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